AK-47 | Cartel
Classified Rifle
StatTrak Available
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Found in 1 case & 1 Collection
Prices updated 28 minutes ago
Prices updated 28 minutes ago
Description: It has been engraved with skeletons, flowers and serpents.
Flavor Text: One little squeeze turns every morning into the Day of the Dead
Finish Catalog: 394
Added: 8 January 2015
Creator: Workshop Submission
Update: Full Spectrum
| Skin Quality |  Price |
Listings |
Median |
Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StatTrak Factory New | $137.70 | 27 | $20.10 | 1 |
| StatTrak Minimal Wear | $78.00 | 36 | $78.28 | 2 |
| StatTrak Field-Tested | $60.56 | 38 | $60.67 | 3 |
| StatTrak Well-Worn | $67.18 | 5 | $80.69 | 1 |
| StatTrak Battle-Scarred | $58.00 | 13 | $61.00 | 2 |
| Factory New | $95.16 | 104 | $109.66 | 5 |
| Minimal Wear | $28.69 | 211 | $29.90 | 30 |
| Field-Tested | $22.23 | 339 | $23.20 | 54 |
| Well-Worn | $28.18 | 11 | $30.41 | 6 |
| Battle-Scarred | $21.82 | 57 | $22.37 | 10 |
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Origin Story
The AK‑47 | Cartel made its debut on January 8, 2015, as part of the Full Spectrum update. It belongs to The Chroma Collection and is available through the Chroma Case – a series that introduced a new level of polish and artistic flair to CS:GO skins.
Drop Chance
Pulling an AK-47 | Cartel from a Chroma Case is a slim 1.07 % shot - expect to crack about 94 cases for one to appear.
Skin Condition
Float range spans from 0.00 to 0.75, meaning it’s available in all conditions except Battle-Scarred. The skin ages well due to its engraved-style design, and StatTrak variants are readily available.
Model
AK‑47 | Cartel uses the CS:GO skin model, delivering its iconic look through classic Source 1 engine visuals beloved by veterans.
How to Obtain
This Classified-tier skin can be unboxed from the Chroma Case. It remains one of the more subtle and elegant options from that collection, offering timeless design over flashy colors.
Price Range
The Cartel typically sells for $21.82 to $137.70, with price influenced by float, StatTrak availability, and demand for its minimalist style. Clean Minimal Wear or Factory New versions are favored by collectors who want something sleek but lethal.
Visual Theme
Finished with a Patina effect, the AK‑47 | Cartel is engraved with skulls, roses, and serpents – giving it a gothic cartel aesthetic that feels equal parts deadly and refined. It’s understated but unmistakably dangerous, like a hitman in a suit.
Player Rating
This skin has a rating of 4.47 from 18 votes. Fans love it for its clean look and high versatility – it fits just as well in a full-blackout loadout as it does in a flashy themed inventory.
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